Richland 01 School District

1616 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Richland 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public preschools serving 10,014 students in Richland 01 School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in South Carolina.
Public Preschools in Richland 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
48 Schools
564 Schools
# Students
22,151 Students
294,274 Students
# Teachers
1,862 Teachers
21,720 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Richland 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SC)
#54 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Richland 01  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richland 01  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richland 01  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Richland 01  School District and public school graduation rate of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
799 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
183 Students
4,320 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,546 Students
36,784 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
15,372 Students
96,082 Students
% Black Students
69%
33%
# White Students
3,940 Students
137,617 Students
% White Students
18%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
347 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,069 Students
18,256 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,015
24,928
# Students in K Grade:
1,623
45,943
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,651
45,773
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,707
45,240
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,628
42,022
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,639
41,451
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,596
39,289
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,589
3,518
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,657
2,610
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,725
2,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,092
347
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,571
277
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,351
217
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,307
288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,101 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,234 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$467 MM
$12,084 MM
This chart display total revenue of Richland 01  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$426 MM
$11,764 MM
This chart display total spending of Richland 01  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,101
$15,453
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Richland 01  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,234
$15,044
This chart display average spending per public school student in Richland 01  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Richland 01 School District Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brockman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Brennen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4438 Devereaux Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
A. C. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 Etiwan Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
Pendergrass Fairwold School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5935 Token Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #55.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 Elmwood Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 343-2915
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Carolina School For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7405-a Fairfield Road
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #77.
Meadowfield Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 738-5549
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Webber School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Webber School Road
Eastover, SC 29044
(803) 353-8771
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #99.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1660 South Goodwin Circle
Gadsden, SC 29052
(803) 353-2231
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #1010.
Carver-lyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Waverly Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1111.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3032 Pinebelt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1212.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6120 Cabin Creek Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #1313.
Caughman Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7725 Caughman Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5534
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Universal Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5553
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Watkins-nance Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1616.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Huffstetler Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 214-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Burton Pack Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Garden Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Horrell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
517 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1919.
Annie Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Patterson Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5530
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #2020.
H. B. Rhame Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Arrowwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #2121.
Edward E. Taylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Mcrae Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 343-2974
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
726 Easter Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3417
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sandel Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Seminole Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8906
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
South Kilbourne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 South Kilbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7215
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Arden Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Ashley Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Blue Ridge Terrace
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 691-3780
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
J. P. Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Weston Avenue
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #2828.
Hyatt Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3421
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 48 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 22,151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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